Chelsea FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Chelsea FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Simon Beck
- Referee Mark Scholes
- Referee Mike Dean
- Referee Eddie Smart
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Aston Villa FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Dec | Everton FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Dec | Leeds United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Dec | FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg | A | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Chelsea FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Brentford FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | West Ham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Leeds United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Chelsea FC | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #15 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Chelsea FC are 17th (0 pts). Brighton & Hove Albion FC are 15th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Chelsea FC to score. At the same time, Brighton & Hove Albion FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Brighton & Hove Albion FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Mateo Kovacic suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The 33-year-old Antonio Rudiger has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Ghana international Tariq Lamptey has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 27' Reece James makes way for Marcos Alonso at the 27 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
- 28' Romelu Lukaku makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Chelsea FC are in front.
- 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Reece James made 380 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' It’s a booking for Chelsea FC player. Antonio Rudiger gets a Yellow card.
- 41' The referee has no hesitation. Antonio Rudiger is booked for Chelsea FC — Yellow card on 41.
- 46' It is a substitution in Chelsea FC team. Andreas Christensen is replaced by Trevoh Chalobah on 46 minute.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Dan Burn, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 58' The referee shows Chelsea FC player a Yellow card on 58.
- 63' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 64' That is a Yellow card for Chelsea FC. Callum Hudson-Odoi will be fuming at that decision.
- 66' Another change for Brighton & Hove Albion FC made on 66 minute. Tariq Lamptey leaves to be changed by Enock Mwepu.
- 67' N'Golo Kante gets the nod from Chelsea FC. He replaces Callum Hudson-Odoi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' Adam Lallana is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Chelsea FC tonight.
- 77' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 80' The Brighton & Hove Albion FC bench stirs into life. Alexis Mac Allister is withdrawn and Danny Welbeck gets his opportunity.
- 81' A moment of madness from Mason Mount on 81 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chelsea FC will be frustrated.
- 82' That is a Yellow card for Chelsea FC. Mason Mount will be fuming at that decision.
- 87' Brighton & Hove Albion FC is showing some good football. However, Brighton & Hove Albion FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 88' It is a substitution in Brighton & Hove Albion FC team. Jakub Moder is replaced by Steven Alzate on 88 minute.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 5
- 2
- 28
- 4
- 20
- 9
- 19
-
24
Reece James ↓ Marcos Alonso 27'
- 16
- 10
Bench
- 1
-
3
Marcos Alonso ↑ 27'
-
7
N'Golo Kante ↑ 67'
- 18
-
14
Trevoh Chalobah ↑ 46'
- 22
- 31
- 29
- 17
Coach
Thomas Tuchel
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
- 8
- 9
- 33
- 34
- 3
- 10
-
15
Jakub Moder ↓ Steven Alzate 88'
-
2
Tariq Lamptey ↓ Enock Mwepu 66'
- 1
Bench
- 4
-
18
Danny Welbeck ↑ 80'
- 23
- 24
- 13
-
17
Steven Alzate ↑ 88'
-
12
Enock Mwepu ↑ 66'
- 30
- 58
Coach
Graham Potter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cole Palmer | 5 |
| Danny Welbeck | 4 |
| Georginio Rutter | 2 |
| Kaoru Mitoma | 2 |
| Conor Gallagher | 2 |
| Yankubah Minteh | 2 |
| Eden Hazard | 2 |
| Leandro Trossard | 2 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form
2021-12-29
Chelsea FC
1–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
D
2021-12-26
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
2–0
Brentford FC
W
2021-12-15
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2021-12-04
Southampton FC
1–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
D
2021-12-01
West Ham United FC
1–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
D
2021-11-27
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0–0
Leeds United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.68
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 79%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.16
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 1.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 2.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
61%
Chelsea FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
60%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Chelsea FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.1%
1 – 0
19.6%
0 – 1
13.2%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.1%
1 – 2
2.6%
3 – 0
1.5%
2 – 2
1.1%
3 – 1
0.9%
0 – 3
0.5%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 24% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 16% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
62%
✗
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.